Welcome

Mayor Chuck Steele and the City Council would like to welcome you to the City of Momence. Located in eastern Kankakee County, Illinois, and approximately 50 miles south of Chicago, Momence is a quiet, friendly community of 3300 residents, nestled along the Kankakee River. Historic Dixie Highway (Illinois Route 1) is the main north-south thoroughfare through the city. The City was established in 1834, and over the years, many organizations and individuals have worked to maintain its historic architecture - both commercial and residential.

We invite you to browse our website, where you will find information about the city's government, including agendas and minutes, financial reports, ordinances, elected officials, forms, and the various departments. Be sure to "Explore Momence" for the variety of events, recreational opportunities, and historic locations within the community. If you have recently moved to Momence, check out "New to Momence" for important local information.

The City Council strives to meet the public service needs of its citizens. We invite all to attend City Council Meetings, which are held at 7:30pm on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall (105 West Washington Street).

Lego Club City Hall redesign - September 26, 2018

Momence City Hall Improvements/redesign elements include:

A new pool with a water slide in the lobby

A picnic room with a barbecue grill

A new chandelier to hang from the dome

Mayor Steele gets a new top hat and a race car to drive to work

IDPH Water System Compliance Letter 2017 - March 8, 2018

"This letter officially recognizes and commends your community water system for maintaining perfect compliance in 2017 for 12 consecutive months in accordance with the Illinois Public Water Supply Regulation Act [415 ILCS 40/7a]."

From the Mayor's Desk - June 13, 2018

Upon learning of the proposed solar garden, I have received many calls not in support of this location being suitable for this project. The community believes there is enough vast property outside of our mile and a half radius.

Growth here in Momence has been great in the past 20 years. Our community has as much employment as we have residents or possibly more.

I can name many companies here that have expanded and built new facilities adding jobs, etc. Over 20 years Baker and Taylor did a major expansion, Flanders bought up a closed factory and brought new life to it and added a sizable warehouse and have expressed interest in adding another. Van Drunen Farms has expanded greatly new warehouses and many other buildings and also added FutureCeuitcals. Right now, Silva is adding a huge warehouse and expanding. Edmund Allen lumber has also expanded to the point they are out of room and Schmidt Trucking and Republic Disposal also on industrial drive within a half mile of proposed Solar Garden. Next, we have an entire subdivision called Sterling Meadows with many homes and a Berkots grocery store. Good Shepherd Manor has added many group homes. Although they are just outside our city zoning, they employ many residents from town. There have also been many homes built near the school.

As you can see there has been much growth in our community and we truly see the need for residential zoned property for the future of our community. We know it takes time to grow, then it seems like suddenly it happens pretty fast. I would hate to see opportunity for residential growth to be given up for a solar farm that would fit better a bit east of this location. This matter was brought up in counsel and entire board voted unanimously not to support this project within the 1.5 mile of our city.

Thank you,

Mayor Charles Steele

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